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Los Angeles, USA

Our Los Angeles branch was set up in 1999 by Alastair Hulbert, and is now being run by Kazumi.  With year-round supply of berries and vegetables as well as seasonal products like apples, cherries and grapes, Delica North America is always a busy place!

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KAZUMI ITO
General Manager, Delica North America


Kazumi has been with Delica since 2002, and became and shareholder and General Manager in 2010.  She is experienced in all aspects of produce export and has a reputation in the company of being a very hard worker.  Kazumi loves traveling and swimming and is a mother of two.

LANGUAGES:  English, Japanese

PRODUCTS: USA strawberries, blueberries, asparagus and stonefruit

CONTACT:  kazumi@delicaglobal.com or phone: +1 310 782 9612

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TIM JACOMETTI
Export Manager


"Coming from a farming background, I have always been interested in agriculture, and agribusiness has been a perfect industry for me.  I have traveled extensively, and working as an international produce trader is a really good fit to my interests and personality.  I love sport and outdoor recreation, I am a social person, I love my family and friends and I give everything in my life 100%" 

PRODUCTS: North American apples and pears, cherries, citrus, stonefruit

CONTACT:  tim@delicaglobal.com or phone: +1 250 376 8830

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TAIYANG HUANG
Export Manager


Taiyang has been with Delica since early 2011, and in that time has helped to build up the vegetable and grape export business. 

LANGUAGES:  English, Mandarin, Taiwanese

PRODUCTS: USA vegetables, cherries, grapes, avocado and berries

CONTACT:  taiyang@delicaglobal.com or phone: +1 310 344 2559

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KEVIN HOOK
Export Manager


"Delica is a particularly good fit for me, it’s very satisfying to work with such talented team members, who have shown me a high level of support, and who are all working towards the same goals.  I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 35 years, and have two grown children.  When I’m not working you can find me playing music or tennis, but usually spending time with my family, my life’s true foundation." 

PRODUCTS: USA citrus and berries

CONTACT:  kevin@delicaglobal.com or phone: +1 559 765 8960

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MICHIYO TACHIBANA
Administration & Accounts


ABOUT ME: Petite & quiet. 


LANGUAGES:  English, Japanese

CONTACT:  michi@delicaglobal.com or phone: +1 310 782 9612

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CHRIS WILLETT
Export Manager


Chris grew up in the apple, pear and cherry growing region of Central Washington.  He graduated from the University of Redlands in Southern California with a degree in Environmental Science (Hons).  Chris is passionate about working directly with specialty crop growers in the region to help sustain the viability of their livelihood.  When not working, you can catch him anywhere but inside – whether it is snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, camping, or playing/coaching soccer.

PRODUCTS: Cherries

LANGUAGES:  English, Portuguese and Spanish

CONTACT:  chris@delicaglobal.com or phone: +1 509 949 4800

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